PACU Recovery RN: Post-Op Care & Critical Care

Georgetown Hospital System; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in the PACU to provide nursing care in the post-anesthesia recovery area. The RN will monitor consciousness, vital signs, and pain, document care, and collaborate with the surgical team.

Requirements include an ADN (BSN/MSN preferred) and current SC RN license; critical care experience is required. This is a full-time role with day - 12 hour shifts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Master's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs.
• Closely observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
• Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
• Update charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborate with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitate timely specialized interventions.
• Provide comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
• Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ADN

BSN

MSN

Job description

Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in the PACU to provide nursing care in the post-anesthesia recovery area. The RN will monitor consciousness, vital signs, and pain, document care, and collaborate with the surgical team.

Requirements include an ADN (BSN/MSN preferred) and current SC RN license; critical care experience is required. This is a full-time role with day - 12 hour shifts. Equal opportunity employer.